Classroom Teacher

Teacher (TPS + SEN1 Allowance) - Southern Cross School

Start Date: February/ March or subject to candidate notice period

Salary:Teacher Pay Scale + SEN1 Allowance

Contract:Full Time, Permanent

Benefits:

1. Teachers' Pension Scheme
2. On-site parking
3. Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing benefits
4. Access to high-quality professional development and specialist SEND training
5. Opportunities for career progression within Ambition Community Trust
6. The opportunity to work within a growing therapeutic special school with excellent facilities and a supportive staff team
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Southern Cross School is seeking an exceptional and committed Teacher with SEN Allowance to join our dedicated team and help transform the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and resilient teacher who believes that positive relationships, high expectations and outstanding teaching can enable every young person to succeed, regardless of their starting point.

Working closely with leaders, support staff, families and external professionals, you will deliver a broad, ambitious and appropriately adapted curriculum which enables pupils to make excellent academic, social and emotional progress. You will create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment where pupils feel valued, supported and ready to learn.

As a teacher in our specialist setting, you will play a key role in helping pupils develop emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, independence and preparation for adulthood, whilst ensuring that provision is tailored to individual needs and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.

This role attracts a SEN1 Allowance in recognition of the specialist skills, knowledge and expertise required to teach pupils with complex needs within a therapeutic special school environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

1. Deliver high-quality teaching which enables pupils with SEMH and additional needs to achieve ambitious outcomes.
2. Plan, adapt and deliver an engaging curriculum that meets individual learning needs and EHCP requirements.
3. Establish positive and trusting relationships which promote engagement, attendance and achievement.
4. Create therapeutic, nurturing and inclusive classroom environments where pupils feel safe and ready to learn.
5. Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and independence.
6. Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform planning.
7. Lead a form group and provide high-quality pastoral support to pupils and families.
8. Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants to maximise learning opportunities and pupil outcomes.
9. Contribute to annual reviews, multi-agency meetings and EHCP processes.
10. Promote positive behaviour through relational and restorative approaches.
11. Implement Trust approaches including Relational Inclusion, Emotion Coaching and Trauma-Informed Practice.
12. Work effectively with families and external professionals to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils.
13. Contribute fully to the wider life, ethos and continuous improvement of the school.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

1. Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
2. Has experience of teaching children and young people with SEND.
3. Has a strong understanding of SEMH and the barriers that can impact engagement, attendance and achievement.
4. Can adapt teaching effectively to meet a range of learning, communication and emotional needs.
5. Has high expectations for achievement, behaviour and personal development.
6. Can build strong, positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
7. Is confident working within a therapeutic and relational approach.
8. Can remain calm, resilient and solution-focused in challenging situations.
9. Has a strong understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
10. Is committed to raising aspirations and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
11. Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
12. Shares our values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness.

Experience of teaching within a special school, alternative provision, SEMH setting or therapeutic environment would be highly desirable, as would experience of contributing to EHCP reviews, working with multi-agency professionals and supporting pupils with complex needs.

Southern Cross School

Southern Cross School is a specialist provision for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Following significant expansion, we now operate from a purpose-built school designed to support our therapeutic vision and specialist approach.

Our vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious environment which promotes feelings of safety, belonging and success. Through outstanding teaching, strong relationships and a commitment to understanding individual need, we enable pupils to re-engage with learning, develop self-belief and achieve positive futures.

We are committed to ensuring that every young person develops the knowledge, skills and confidence required to lead fulfilling, successful and independent lives.

To find out more about our school, visit:

https://southerncross-ebsd.co.uk/

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you could contribute to our continued success.

Safeguarding Statement

Southern Cross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks, verification of qualifications, identity checks, and any other pre-employment checks considered relevant to the role. As an organisation working with children and young people, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore reserve the right to seek information about applicants' criminal history and consider this information when making recruitment decisions, in line with current legislation and safeguarding guidance.

All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, maintain professional boundaries and actively contribute to creating a safe environment for all pupils.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Southern Cross School is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We believe that diversity enriches our school community and strengthens our ability to support and inspire young people. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within the education workforce, including people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of all ages, faiths and beliefs, and those with different lived experiences.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, fostering positive relationships and ensuring that all staff, pupils and visitors feel valued, respected and able to achieve their full potential. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and employment to support applicants and employees with disabilities.